FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS & NON-PROFIT

We are blessed to count as among our valued clients numerous non-profit organizations, and particularly, dozens of churches throughout New England. We are one of few law firms that maintains a thriving Faith-based Organizations practice. Because many of our attorneys are active members of their own churches, we understand the unique legal issues that faith-based entities can face.

We represent churches and faith-based organizations in a variety of matters, including organizational & corporate governance, financings/refinancings, acquisitions and dispositions of church real estate holdings, development and construction on church property, formation of church-related non-profit entities and obtaining/maintaining 501(c)(3) status, and contract disputes and litigation with 3rd parties. Our attorneys provide quality legal services while applying principles of compassion and understanding. As a result, we have become trusted legal advisors to not only churches and their auxiliary entities, but also to a large number of clergy and congregants.

Click below to learn about some of the matters we have assisted churches and non-profits with.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

Provided advice on the procedures and options for the acquisition from the City of Boston of property located in Dorchester, MA.

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Represented the church in the redevelopment of its land in Dorchester, MA, including zoning and development analysis, financial analysis, and meetings with government officials, community groups, abutters, financiers and others.

Calvary Baptist Church

Represented the church in the organization of a non-profit human and social services entity, and preparation of the IRS forms to obtain I.R.C. 501(c)(3) status, and guidance through the approval process.

Represented the church on corporate governance, organizational and financial matters. In addition, represented the church in the acquisition, sale, and refinancing of real estate, and in forming a partnership with a for-profit entity on the purchase, development, and operation of affordable housing.

Represented the church in the multi-million dollar financing and construction of a new sanctuary, including zoning and development analysis, financial analysis, and meetings with government officials, community groups, abutters, financiers and others. Separately, represented the church in the organization of a non-profit community outreach entity, and preparation of the IRS forms to obtain I.R.C. 501(c)(3) status, and guidance through the approval process.